Chili con carne vs kısır: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chili con carne scores 59/100 and kısır 60/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Chili con carne
115 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 300 g
Kısır
153 kcal per 100 g. 1 side bowl: 150 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesChili con carne115 vs 153 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChili con carne6.8 vs 3.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberKısır2.7 vs 3.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarKısır2.7 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even268 vs 249 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatKısır2 vs 1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chili con carne, 100 g | Kısır, 100 g | Chili con carne, 300 g | Kısır, 150 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 153 kcal | 345 kcal | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 3.6 g | 20 g | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 20 g | 26 g | 30 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | 1.3 g | 8.1 g | 2 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 3.9 g | 8.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 7.4 g | 19 g | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 1 g | 6 g | 1.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16 mg | 41 mg | 24 mg |
| Vitamin A | 31 µg | 53 µg | 92 µg | 79 µg |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 249 mg | 805 mg | 374 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 1.7 mg | 4.5 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 33 mg | 125 mg | 49 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 49 mg | 60 mg | 73 mg |
| Sodium | 254 mg | 279 mg | 763 mg | 419 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.